My Name is Gary. I was raised going to church. I do not have an exact moment that I remember believing, but Jesus has worked gradually in my life. Looking back, I can see God's hand guiding me, even in moments where I didn't understand the purpose at the time. My sin constantly reveals my need for Jesus; it exposes the fundamental separation it creates between myself and God, and it demonstrates my inability to save myself from its consequences.
My Bible verse is Matthew 5:44 — "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you."
I never had a relationship with Jesus and always struggled to understand how to have one. I now understand Jesus has always been with me and coming to know Jesus more has allowed me to have a relationship with Him.
Growing up I struggled to find purpose and happiness in life. I tried everything but it wasn’t until I truly found and followed the Lord that I am now saved and at peace.
Isaiah 53:5 — "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed."
I was raised in a Catholic home, but after multiple head injuries in high school, my life became unstable and marked by depression, confusion, and destructive choices, leading to very dark seasons. After hitting rock bottom and experiencing a mental breakdown, I was invited to church, where I began to see my brokenness and placed my faith in Jesus Christ as my Savior. Since then, with God’s work in my life and support around me, I’ve found stability, hope, and a new direction, and I’m now seeking to follow Him daily.
I was trying to live life on my own terms for so long, I thought I had life figured out. God made His way back into my life when I needed Him the most and has changed everything. I am so grateful for God's grace and the work He is doing in my life.
My life was a mess without Jesus. After losing my son 2 years ago, I finally asked for help. Thankfully now, through my faith, my life has changed and I have an indescribable peace.
My life has changed so much after knowing Jesus is my Savior. He had given me another chance in life after my accident and how lucky I was to have the best blessing ever with my new relationship with my girlfriend. She has been the best thing that has ever happened to me in my entire life.
I have accepted Jesus as my Savior. I want to be baptized because I know that’s what Jesus wants me to do to show my faith in Him.
I grew up with a hardworking, supportive mother, but faith wasn’t part of our lives. From a young age, I struggled mentally and faced unfair situations that left me anxious and searching for peace. Out of desperation, I turned to the wrong things but they only pulled me deeper into pain. In 2023, after losing someone very dear and surviving a serious car crash, I realized I had been moving recklessly and giving up on myself. God saved me that day. I saw Him giving me chances to start over, and I was overwhelmed with gratitude and yearning for Him. He delivered me from depression and anxiety, filling me with peace and purpose. I’m not perfect, but I’m committed to walking with Him.
I grew up in a Christian home, church every Sunday and Awana every Wednesday but I did not believe. I thought God was hateful and wanted us to fail. In middle school I became depressed and had high anxiety. I went to a Christian school thinking that would make everything better. It only made me question Christianity more. I wrestled with doubts for three years. Until work camp 2025. I felt God’s presence all week and craved the lessons. When I got home I did not want that to end. I confessed all my doubts and sins to God and asked for His forgiveness. On July 26th, 2025 I surrendered my life to God.
